WI: Someone Besides Carter

If Humphrey's cancer is kept secret, and he becomes the presidential candidate for the democrats, and just before election day 1976 the secret leaks out, then Ford would win as his opponent seems too weak. Next time, in 1980, Carter wins over Reagan.

If OTL he spent the fall of 1976, undergoing cancer treatment. I doubt he would have been able to campaign. Also, I don't know if in the scenario you are suggesting whether Carter could get the 1980 nomination. The I 'll never lie to you appeal would fade as the memories of Watergate grew dim.
 
Last edited:
Top